Real Estate Portfolio Manager

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Real Estate Portfolio Manager Full-timeCompany DescriptionEurofins is an international network of independent life sciences companies, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. The Eurofins network is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across its companies around the world.Job DescriptionThe Real Estate Portfolio Manager is responsible for managing and optimising the Eurofins network’s global real estate portfolio. The role focuses on driving footprint optimisation initiatives, supporting strategic real estate projects, reducing occupancy and facility-related costs, and ensuring accurate portfolio reporting and data governance across the network.The position supports business growth through effective real estate planning, financial analysis, performance monitoring, and stakeholder coordination. The Real Estate Portfolio Manager will work closely with Business Leaders, Finance, Treasury, Legal, and Operations teams to deliver sustainable, cost-efficient, and data-driven real estate solutionsPOSITION & OBJECTIVES:Portfolio Optimisation and Cost ReductionDrive footprint optimisation initiatives across the real estate portfolio.Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities through benchmarking and portfolio reviews.Monitor occupancy costs, space utilisation and real estate performance metrics.Real Estate Project ManagementCoordinate strategic real estate projects (expansions, relocations, consolidations and lease exits).Monitor project timelines, budgets and compliance with Group approval processes.Ensure adherence to Real Estate Guidelines and governance standards.Data Governance and ReportingMaintain accurate and reliable real estate portfolio data.Develop and enhance reporting tools, dashboards and KPIs.Deliver timely portfolio, project and cost performance reporting to management.Portfolio GovernanceMonitor critical lease events, renewals and contractual commitments.Support lease negotiations, acquisitions development and portfolio optimisation initiatives.Ensure compliance with Group policies and real estate procedures.Stakeholder Management and Continuous ImprovementCollaborate with Business Leaders, Finance, Legal, Treasury and Procurement teams.Provide guidance on real estate projects, portfolio management and reporting.Drive process improvements, standardisation and efficiency across real estate activities.QualificationsBackground and EducationMaster’s degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Architecture, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.Additional qualifications in Project Management, Corporate Real Estate, or Finance would be considered an advantage.5+ years of experience in Corporate Real Estate, Asset Management, Project Management, Consulting, or a related environment.Interpersonal SkillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent project management and organisational abilities.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.Results-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and cost optimisation.Strong negotiation and influencing capabilities.LanguagesFluent English, both written and spoken.Additional European languages would be considered an asset.Technical Knowledge (IT)Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.Experience with Power BI or other reporting and...